VMN Calendar

Please see below for a list of upcoming VMN events, as well as events sponsored by our Enhanced, Community Mediation Center, and Institutional Members.  (If you are an Enhanced, Community Mediation Center, or Institutional member, and you have an event or training you would like to add to our calendar, please contact Cindy Carlson at virginiamediationnetwork@gmail.com.)


Disclaimer of Liability and Endorsement: While the Virginia Mediation Network strives to make the information on this website as informative, neutral, accurate and timely as possible, VMN makes no endorsement of, promises about, guarantees or opinions related to the accuracy or adequacy of the contents of the third-party seminars.  VMN expressly disclaims any liability for the content of said presentations.  Any opinions expressed by third-party presenters, whether members of VMN or not, are not expressed as the opinion of the organization itself. Reference on this website to any specific commercial product, process or service, or the use of any trade, firm or corporation name is for the information and convenience of the public, and does not constitute endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the Virginia Mediation Network.

Upcoming events

    • 03/23/2026
    • 03/27/2026
    • Online via Zoom

    Basic Mediation (GDC) Training (24hr) 

    March 23 – 27, 2026 Time: 8:30 am - 2:30 pm (w/1 hour break M - Th); 8:30 am - 12:30 pm on Friday

    FORMAT: Virtual - Zoom 

    NAME OF APPROVED TRAINER: Kim Kristensen register here: https://www.resolutionvirginia.org/training 

    For more info, contact: (540)269-4630 or email: training@resolutionvirginia.org

    **VMN Enhanced, Institutional, and Community Mediation Center members can post their events on the VMN Calendar.  If you are interested in becoming a member or upgrading your membership, please reach out to virginiamediationnetwork@gmail.com.


    • 03/31/2026
    • 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
    • Dolce Vita Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar / Fairfax
    Register

    Join the Virginia Mediation Network for a collegial 2026 Regional Meeting bringing together mediators, ombuds, and other conflict resolution professionals practicing in and around the greater Northern Virginia area. These lunches offer a relaxed opportunity to connect with colleagues, share perspectives, and strengthen our professional community.

    There is no registration fee for this Regional Meeting. This is a pay-your-own-way lunch, open to both VMN members and non-members. *We will be in the Wine Bar room at Dolce Vita.**

    Location:
    Dolce Vita Italian Kitchen and Wine Bar
    10824 Fairfax Blvd., Fairfax, VA 22030
    (703) 385-1530

    Overflow parking is available at: 
    Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church 
    3810 Meredith Dr., Fairfax, VA 22030

    Additional VMN 2026 Regional Meetings


    We are planning additional regional meetings in the following areas in 2026. Click the links below to register.

    Our regional meetings are designed to give VMN members in a particular area an opportunity to connect. However, all meetings are open to all members, so please feel free to join any that interest you.

    Please note that we may post photographs or short video clips taken at our event on our website or on social media. Contact  virginiamediationnetwork@gmail.com with any questions or concerns. 

    Security note: VMN does not sell or share member contact information. Any emails offering to sell contact lists are not affiliated with VMN and should be considered spam.




    • 04/08/2026
    • 8:30 AM
    • 04/10/2026
    • 12:30 PM
    • Online via Zoom

    Circuit Court Family Training

    April 8 – 10, 2026 Time: 8:30 am – 12:30 pm

    FORMAT: Virtual - Zoom 

    NAME OF APPROVED TRAINER: Shannon Alabanza register here: https://www.resolutionvirginia.org/training 

    For more info, contact: (540)269-4630 or email: training@resolutionvirginia.org

    **VMN Enhanced, Institutional, and Community Mediation Center members can post their events on the VMN Calendar.  If you are interested in becoming a member or upgrading your membership, please reach out to virginiamediationnetwork@gmail.com.


    • 04/17/2026
    • 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
    • Online via Zoom

    VA Judicial System Training (4hr) 

    April 17, 2026 Time: 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm

    FORMAT: Virtual - Zoom 

    NAME OF APPROVED TRAINER: Carolyn P Fitzpatrick

    Register here: https://www.resolutionvirginia.org/training 

    For more info, contact: (540)269-4630 or email: training@resolutionvirginia.org

    **VMN Enhanced, Institutional, and Community Mediation Center members can post their events on the VMN Calendar.  If you are interested in becoming a member or upgrading your membership, please reach out to virginiamediationnetwork@gmail.com.


    • 04/23/2026
    • 04/24/2026
    • Online via Zoom

    Basic Mediation (GDC) Observation Class (4hr/8hr) 

    April 23 – 24, 2026 Time: 8:30 am – 12:30 pm

    FORMAT: Virtual - Zoom 

    NAME OF APPROVED TRAINER: Aaron Hagmaier register here: https://www.resolutionvirginia.org/training 

    For more info, contact: (540)269-4630 or email: training@resolutionvirginia.org

    **VMN Enhanced, Institutional, and Community Mediation Center members can post their events on the VMN Calendar.  If you are interested in becoming a member or upgrading your membership, please reach out to virginiamediationnetwork@gmail.com.


    • 04/30/2026
    • 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
    • Williams Mullen, 200 South 10th St., Ste 1600, Richmond
    Register

    Join the Virginia Mediation Network for a collegial Regional Lunch bringing together mediators, ombuds, and other conflict resolution professionals practicing in and around the Richmond area. These lunches offer a relaxed opportunity to connect with colleagues, share perspectives, and strengthen our professional community.

    We will enjoy a catered boxed lunch covered by the $20 registration fee.

    The meeting will be held at:

    Williams Mullen
    200 South 10th Street, Suite 1600
    Richmond, VA 23219

    Please note that we may post photographs taken at our event on our website.  Contact virginiamediationnetwork@gmail.com with any questions or concerns. 


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    Additional VMN 2026 Regional Meetings


    We are planning additional regional meetings in the following areas in 2026. Click on the links below to register for these events.

    Our regional meetings are designed to give VMN members in a particular area an opportunity to connect. However, all meetings are open to all members, so please feel free to join any that interest you.


    Security note: VMN does not sell or share member contact information. Any emails offering to sell contact lists are not affiliated with VMN and should be considered spam.

    • 05/04/2026
    • 1:00 PM
    • 05/08/2026
    • 5:00 PM
    • Online via Zoom

    Conflict Resolution & Mediation Skills Training (general mediation training)

    Online Via Zoom

    May 4-8, 2026

    Time: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

    Trainers: Karen Richards, Andrea Palmisano, Sara McAllister & Kim Graham

    Register online at: https://krtrainmediate.com/event-registration/

    **VMN Enhanced, Institutional, and Community Mediation Center members can post their events on the VMN Calendar.  If you are interested in becoming a member or upgrading your membership, please reach out to virginiamediationnetwork@gmail.com.


    • 05/11/2026
    • 8:30 AM
    • 05/15/2026
    • 12:30 PM
    • Online via Zoom

    Family Mediation (JDR) Training (20hr) 

    May 11 – 15, 2026 Time: 8:30 am - 12:30 pm

    FORMAT: Virtual - Zoom 

    NAME OF APPROVED TRAINER: Aaron Hagmaier register here: https://www.resolutionvirginia.org/training 

    For more info, contact: (540)269-4630 or email: training@resolutionvirginia.org

    **VMN Enhanced, Institutional, and Community Mediation Center members can post their events on the VMN Calendar.  If you are interested in becoming a member or upgrading your membership, please reach out to virginiamediationnetwork@gmail.com.


    • 05/15/2026
    • 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
    • Antonio's Ristorante Italiano, 801 Merrimac Trail E., Williamsburg
    Register

    Join the Virginia Mediation Network for a collegial 2026 Regional Meeting bringing together mediators, ombuds, and other conflict resolution professionals practicing in and around the greater Tidewater area. These lunches offer a relaxed opportunity to connect with colleagues, share perspectives, and strengthen our professional community.

    There is no registration fee for this Regional Meeting. This is a pay-your-own-way lunch, open to both VMN members and non-members.

    Location:

    Antonio's Ristorante Italiano
    801 Merrimac Trail E.
    Williamsburg, VA 23185
    (757) 258-5300

    Additional VMN 2026 Regional Meetings

    We are planning additional regional meetings in the following areas in 2026. Click the links below to register.

    Our regional meetings are designed to give VMN members in a particular area an opportunity to connect. However, all meetings are open to all members, so please feel free to join any that interest you.

    Please note that we may post photographs or short video clips taken at our event on our website or on social media. Contact  virginiamediationnetwork@gmail.com with any questions or concerns. 

    Security note: VMN does not sell or share member contact information. Any emails offering to sell contact lists are not affiliated with VMN and should be considered spam.

    • 05/20/2026
    • 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • Online via Zoom

    Mentorship Event – General Video Observation Class

    Online Via Zoom

    May 20, 2026

    Time: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

    Trainer: Karen Richards

    Register online at: https://krtrainmediate.com/event-registration/

    **VMN Enhanced, Institutional, and Community Mediation Center members can post their events on the VMN Calendar.  If you are interested in becoming a member or upgrading your membership, please reach out to virginiamediationnetwork@gmail.com.


    • 05/28/2026
    • 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
    • The Village Grill, 1802 Memorial Ave SW, Roanoke, VA 24015
    Register

    Join the Virginia Mediation Network for a collegial 2026 Regional Meeting bringing together mediators, ombuds, and other conflict resolution professionals practicing in and around the greater Roanoke area. These lunches offer a relaxed opportunity to connect with colleagues, share perspectives, and strengthen our professional community.

    There is no registration fee for this Regional Meeting. This is a pay-your-own-way lunch, open to both VMN members and non-members.

    Location:

    The Village Grill
    1802 Memorial Ave SW
    Roanoke, VA 24015

    Additional VMN 2026 Regional Meetings

    We are planning additional regional meetings in the following areas in 2026. 

    Our regional meetings are designed to give VMN members in a particular area an opportunity to connect. However, all meetings are open to all members, so please feel free to join any that interest you.

    Please note that we may post photographs or short video clips taken at our event on our website or on social media. Contact  virginiamediationnetwork@gmail.com with any questions or concerns. 

    Security note: VMN does not sell or share member contact information. Any emails offering to sell contact lists are not affiliated with VMN and should be considered spam.



    • 06/04/2026
    • 06/05/2026
    • Online via Zoom

    Domestic Violence and Mediation Training (8hr) 

    June 4 – 5, 2026 Time: 3 pm - 7 pm on Thursday; 8:30 am - 12:30 pm on Friday

    FORMAT: Virtual - Zoom 

    NAME OF APPROVED TRAINER: Jamica Littles register here: https://www.resolutionvirginia.org/training 

    For more info, contact: (540)269-4630 or email: training@resolutionvirginia.org

    **VMN Enhanced, Institutional, and Community Mediation Center members can post their events on the VMN Calendar.  If you are interested in becoming a member or upgrading your membership, please reach out to virginiamediationnetwork@gmail.com.


    • 06/08/2026
    • 8:30 AM
    • 06/12/2026
    • 12:30 PM
    • Online via Zoom

    Circuit Court Civil Training

    June 8 – 12, 2026 Time: 8:30 am – 12:30 pm

    FORMAT: Virtual - Zoom 

    NAME OF APPROVED TRAINER: Aaron Hagmaier register here: https://www.resolutionvirginia.org/training 

    For more info, contact: (540)269-4630 or email: training@resolutionvirginia.org

    **VMN Enhanced, Institutional, and Community Mediation Center members can post their events on the VMN Calendar.  If you are interested in becoming a member or upgrading your membership, please reach out to virginiamediationnetwork@gmail.com.


Past events

03/23/2026 From Karen Richards Training: Mentoring Others in Mediation
03/17/2026 VMN WEBINAR: Future-Ready Dispute Resolution
03/16/2026 From Resolution Virginia: Mentoring Others Seeking Mediator Certification
03/10/2026 From Karen Richards Training: Virginia Judicial System Training
03/05/2026 From Resolution Virginia: Domestic Violence and Mediation Training (8hr)
02/25/2026 From Karen Richards Training: Mentorship Event - General Video Observation Class
02/17/2026 From Resolution Virginia: VA Judicial System Training (4hr)
02/09/2026 From Resolution Virginia: Family Mediation (JDR) Training (20hr)
02/05/2026 From Resolution Virginia: Basic Mediation (GDC) Observation Class (4hr/8hr)
01/21/2026 VMN WEBINAR: Managing Your Mediation
01/12/2026 From Resolution Virginia: Basic Mediation Training / GDC
12/05/2025 From Karen Richards Training: Domestic Violence & Family Mediation Training
11/19/2025 VMN WEBINAR: Communication Theory: The Implicit Communication of Emotions and Attitudes
11/10/2025 From Karen Richards Training: Family Mediation Training
10/29/2025 From Karen Richards Training: General/Basic Video Observation Class
10/13/2025 From Karen Richards Training: Basic/General Mediation Training
10/03/2025 2025 Fall Conference: Lighting the Way to Help you Sail your own Ship
09/09/2025 VMN Board Meeting
08/27/2025 From Karen Richards Training: General/Basic Video Observation Class
08/26/2025 From Fairfield Center: Judicial System Training / VA Courts
08/20/2025 From Fairfield Center: Mentoring Others Seeking Mediator Certification
08/12/2025 From Karen Richards Training: Virginia Judicial System Training
08/11/2025 From Fairfield Center: Basic Mediation Observation (4 or 8 hours)
08/04/2025 From Karen Richards Training: Basic/General Mediation Training
08/04/2025 From Fairfield Center: Basic Mediation Training / GDC
07/30/2025 From Fairfield Center: Ethics, UPL, and the Code
07/24/2025 VMN WEBINAR: Working with Same Sex Couples: Exactly the Same, but Totally Different
07/08/2025 VMN Board Meeting
06/18/2025 From Fairfield Center: Ethics, UPL, and the Code
06/05/2025 From Fairfield Center: Domestic Violence Awareness
05/28/2025 From Fairfield Center: Ethics, UPL, and the Code
05/22/2025 VMN WEBINAR: AI and Mediation: Opportunities and Threats
05/16/2025 VMN Fairfax Regional Meeting
05/13/2025 VMN Board Meeting
04/18/2025 From Fairfield Center: VA Judicial Training
03/19/2025 From Fairfield Center: Circuit Family Training / CCF
03/18/2025 VMN WEBINAR: Trusted & Booked - How Mediators Can Build Authority on Social Media & Podcasts
03/11/2025 VMN Board Meeting
03/05/2025 From Fairfield Center: Domestic Violence Awareness
02/24/2025 From Fairfield Center: Family Mediation Training / JDR
01/30/2025 VMN WEBINAR: New Year, New CS Modules, New Me
01/27/2025 From Fairfield Center: Basic Mediation Training / GDC
01/17/2025 From Fairfield Center: VA Judicial Training
01/14/2025 VMN Board Meeting
11/14/2024 VMN WEBINAR: Introduction to Unitive Justice for Conflict Resolution
10/05/2024 VMN Board Meeting
09/14/2024 VMN Board Meeting
09/13/2024 2024 Fall Conference: Peacebuilding Perspectives - Pursuing Paths to Cultivating Harmony
07/02/2024 VMN WEBINAR: Preparing Parties to Participate in Mediation
06/14/2024 VMN Harrisonburg Regional Meeting
06/14/2024 From Enhanced VMN Member, Brenda Waugh: WV Restorative Justice Summit 2024
04/25/2024 WEBINAR: Restoring Harmony in the Workplace - A Workshop on Employment Mediation
03/21/2024 WEBINAR: Me, Myself, and AI
02/29/2024 VMN Fredericksburg Regional Meeting
11/09/2023 WEBINAR: Truly Effective Marketing for a Successful Mediation Practice
10/06/2023 2023 Fall Conference: Come Grow With Us
07/22/2023 VMN Roanoke Regional Meeting
07/17/2023 WEBINAR: Robot Mediators? A Reality Check on Dispute Resolution Technology
05/22/2023 WEBINAR: Conflict Coaching for Mediators and Lawyers - Another Alternative Dispute Resolution Method
05/02/2023 VMN Williamsburg Regional Meeting
03/08/2023 VMN Winchester Regional Meeting
03/06/2023 WEBINAR: How You Can Prevent Inadvertent Discrimination in Dispute Resolution
01/19/2023 Adventures in Family Law
01/10/2023 WEBINAR: The What, Why, and How of Transformative Mediation
11/14/2022 WEBINAR: The Art of Inquiry & the Power of Questions
09/17/2022 2022 Fall Conference: Rising to the Challenge in a Changing Environment
08/15/2022 Conflict Management Coaching
07/21/2022 VMN Virginia Beach Regional Meeting
06/07/2022 Enjoy Mediating Online: Tips for Maximizing Your Online Mediation for Yourself and Your Clients
05/17/2022 VMN Western Virginia Regional Meeting
04/22/2022 VMN Northern Virginia Regional Meeting
04/20/2022 Effective Interaction, Revisited: DCSE & Family Law in Virginia
04/13/2022 VMN Richmond Area Regional Meeting
02/28/2022 Rent Relief and the Law: Evictions in the Age of COVID
01/06/2022 VMN Town Hall


The Virginia Mediation Network is a 501(c)6 non-profit organization.

Disclaimer of Liability and Endorsement: While the Virginia Mediation Network strives to make the information on this website as informative, neutral, accurate and timely as possible, VMN makes no endorsement of, promises about, guarantees or opinions related to the accuracy or adequacy of the contents of the third-party seminars.  VMN expressly disclaims any liability for the content of said presentations.  Any opinions expressed by third-party presenters, whether members of VMN or not, are not expressed as the opinion of the organization itself. Reference on this website to any specific commercial product, process or service, or the use of any trade, firm or corporation name is for the information and convenience of the public, and does not constitute endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the Virginia Mediation Network.

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